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2009 Honda Pilot Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Honda Pilot, 16% of all 134 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Pilot model years. Median mileage at failure: 61,200 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
16% of 134
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
61,200 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Honda Pilot suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 8, 2011, latest Aug 7, 2020.

2009 Honda Pilot suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2011Apr 2013Apr 2014Dec 2014May 2015Apr 2016
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Aug 2020; peak Jul 2013 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Honda Pilot

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pilot model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (7%)
  2. 200630 (11%)
  3. 200724 (11%)
  4. 200813 (10%)
  5. 200922 (16%)
  6. 201019 (17%)
  7. 201143 (15%)
  8. 201217 (10%)
  9. 201317 (6%)
  10. 201422 (19%)
  11. 20158 (7%)
  12. 201624 (1%)
  13. 20179 (1%)
  14. 20185 (1%)
  15. 20198 (1%)
  16. 20209 (2%)
  17. 202120 (5%)
  18. 202210 (6%)
  19. 20234 (3%)
  20. 20244 (4%)
  21. 20256 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Honda Pilot have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Honda Pilot, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 61,200 miles.
Which Honda Pilot year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Honda Pilot has the most suspension complaints (47), compared with 22 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Honda Pilot?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Honda Pilot is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.